TNR Tuesday

MUFFIN From Pennsylvania

Petunia from Melville

What a frustrating morning it was.

So if you recall, a few years back I received a call from a woman who lives off Bay Street near the clinic I used for TNR's each Tuesday.  She had gotten my number from a rescue group, which I was not happy about - I had and have had enough stuff on my plate too.  But I couldn't say no to her plea for help.  And actually wound up recruiting a friend's daughter who stepped up to help with trapping some kittens she was feeding on her porch.  The woman has some 'issues' but is a good person and does feed cats on her porch (and has a cat of her own, McMuffin).  There are days I want to strangle her, she calls me incessantly, but I realize her 'issues' and I try to have patience with her.   She has been telling me about a red cat with bad eyes and she said if I could trap him and have him seen at the vet that would be 'lovely.'  So I told her to pay no attention, I would set it at 4 am. on her porch and that she can call me if a cat goes in.  Well, she must have called me at least four times while I was out setting another trap, and trying to feed at the 16 locations I have to feed cats at every single day.  She had to tell me this, or that.  How many cats were sitting there looking at the trap, etc.  But wouldn't go in.  At one point I called her back and asked her to go out and do her usual talking, and to throw some wet food into the top of the trap through the grate so that they think she is doing her usual feeding.  She called back and said she did but touched the trap and the trap door shut.  I had to drive a long way just to go back and reset the trap, and go back to where I was, on Niagara.  I wound up trapping an older kitten on Melville, so I was grateful for that - because at one point, I thought, oh great, I won't trap any and that will be a waste of two spots, where there are SO many spots that have unfixed cats.  Meet Petunia from Melville.

I got to my last stop, still just one cat trapped, one spot left to fill, and I saw the unneutered kitten that has been hanging around.  I went back to the Jeep in hopes of taking the carrier that is always in the car, and placing kitten in it, as my second spot at the clinic.   But guess what, no carrier in the car.  I could have killed someone at that moment.  I drove all the way back home, switched cars (as now the brake system lights are on in the Jeep! - what else can go wrong?), grabbed the carrier, drove all the way back, and grabbed the little guy by the scruff and placed him in the carrier. He is very sweet.  I will hate to return him to the street tomorrow. I figure he is about 7 months old.  Meet Muffin from Pennsylvania Street.

Finally, I swing back by the woman's house who had my trap and lo and behold, she had the trap moved and shut.  She went on and on how she couldn't do this anymore, etc.  I do feel bad for her, I am sure its frustrating having to feed cats, and WORRY about them.  My own mother is going through the same thing.  But if you want help, you  have to let me help.  Period. 

OK blood pressure, please lower yourself.

That’s it in a nutshell.

PS, Sydney and Joanie go in for their spay tomorrow, and now these two rascals today.  If anyone is so inclined to sponsor a spay, please call the clinic at 585-288-0600 and ask them to credit my account with your credit card.  It would help so much - both me and the cats.  You are not only having the cat fixed, but saving lives.  So many newborns suffer and die out there - not to mention the pain of labor and birth the momma cats have to endure.  Thank you in advance.

Sydney and Joanie

Squirt

Riley

PS, Baxter's new mom reports he is now coming around.  Paddy's new mom reports that he slept on her lap for hours yesterday.   Now to get the kittens Squirt, Riley, Sydney, Joanie, and the adults Peaches and Peppercorn adopted!  Then I can rescue more!  Keep spreading the good word!

Peppercorn

PEACHES!

Have a great day!

"Kindness in words creates confidence.  Kindness in thinking creates profoundness.  Kindness in giving creates love."

Paddy

Paddy, the latest rescue (or was it Peppercorn) was picked up on Saturday to spend the night with me before I brought him to his new home in Hamlin.  It was a nice drive by the way...  The Parkway, along the lake.  Paddy was just a sweetheart.  I even cuddled with him in bed in the morning.   Never have I felt so guilty taking a cat from its foster home to place him in a new home.  These people were just the sweetest, and they so loved Paddy.  But off he went to his new home on Sunday.  Last report last evening was that he was still scared and hiding under a chair all day, but I am praying there were better results this morning.  Regardless, its normal and natural, and he will come around, and he will survive this, and he will be one fat and happy cat soon.  He's been through a LOT in his short time on earth.  His new mom is just wonderful.  Great home for him to thrive in.

His foster mom wrote him the sweetest note before she had to say goodbye to him.  I wanted to share this with you. Melted my heart:

Dearest Paddy; 

As we prepare ourselves to say goodbye to you tomorrow I want you to know what you have given to us in the short time you've been here. Joy... because there is always plenty of love to give another dog or cat. You've also been a excellent teacher for Brownie & Grace. Brownie has learned to share his space & it's the cutest thing when you two look at each other. Grace now just sniffs you & there is no hissing or any noise. You look at her like oh she's just a dog. You showed her how to be tolerant.

When I hold you it's the baby burping position you love, so your face snuggles into my shoulder. When you lay on Bill it's just relax & lounge, and oh the purring. The sweetest sound ever! But when we say our goodbyes know you'll be taking a little piece of my heart with you (because to love a animal they have to have a part of you), and a prayer for a long healthy happy life in your forever home. You were the best first foster cat anyone could wish for!                   

Love,Your foster mommy & daddy

Fostering is saving an animal's life, literally.  It could be for as long as a year, or sometimes, as in this case, a week.  And its always promised that if you can no longer foster the animal, I will take it back.  I will figure out something.  

Fostering means bringing in a cat or dog — or parrot, or baby pig, or any other homeless pet — with the goal of nurturing them for a while until they can be adopted out to a permanent home with a family who’ll love them forever. Watching a cat that has been on the street, hurt or abused, enter your home is a beautiful thing. Though they may not be settled, they seem to know they are safe and loved. It is truly remarkable watching the cats transition from skittish, scared little animals to trusting, flourishing members of a family.

Don’t be put off fostering because you think it’ll be too hard when your sweetie gets adopted.
It’s never easy to say goodbye to these beautiful souls, but seeing their happy ending makes it all worthwhile  And just when that chapter comes to an end, there is another one waiting in the wings for a chance to be saved.

Have a great day!

"Will it be easy?  Nope.  Will it be worth it?  Absolutely."

TGIT - And That Ain't No Joke

Man, I am just waiting on that lottery to hit.

Sydney and Joanie!

Its Friday, and as always, whenever I plan on having a nice, relaxing weekend, it always gets full.

Saturday, Paddy will be leaving his beloved foster home, spending the night in my bathroom again, and then going to his hopefully forever and ever home.  And of course, the people that adopt cats from me seem to live a million miles away.  I've noticed that everyone who has expressed interest in adopting are from the 'other side of the river'.  The west side.  While I have no issues with that, I wonder why the eastsiders don't adopt from me.  :)

Paddy

Paddy's foster parents have been so good and loving to him.  I know they will have a hard time parting ways - Paddy was now sleeping on the man's lap.  With the little dog next to him.  It IS sad when you think about it.  But I told his foster mom that with this adoption, I am able to save another's life from the streets.  She agreed to foster again.  I am thinking this time it will be Fluffypants #2 on Baldwin and Grand. I picked him up this morning whispered "are you ready to be rescued?"  He's been around so long.  I just know, like the twin before him (I rescued another cat at another location - Fluffy Pants - from Pennsylvania and Second a couple years ago) that he will be the star of the house.  They might be skitzy at first, but Fluffypants #1's family is totally in love with him.  Last I heard.  I just know #2 will make a great pet.

But in the meantime, we must get these others adopted!  Spread the word about Peaches, Peppercorn, the kittens Riley, Squirt, Sydney and Joanie!  The kittens will all be spayed/neutered this week and ready for their new homes!

Have a great weekend everyone!

"When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile."

The Back Nine

Here is what I encountered as I walked out the door this morning:  Our first snowfall.  :(

Pennsylvania babies:  This is where I just rescued Paddy, and where Spencer came from prior:

OK, lets see if I can get through descriptions of my spots on the back half - from Goodman up to Niagara, which isn't far from Portland.

So after I cross over Goodman, I get to........

7.  Sid and Johnny's garage.  This is where I've just recently rescued four babies, and had their beautiful black mama spayed.  I have set a shelter on the side of this auto shot (which is fair and reasonable for auto repair!) thanks to the kind owner.  His wife and I went to junior high school together!  Sydney and Joanie, Riley and Squirt are all up for adoption.  And thanks to Rochester Animal Services, who have provided me with a few free spay/neuters, all four kittens will be done next week.

8.  Seventh Street - I now have no fear that the City will take these shelters, so I can mention this city lot!  Here is where I just rescued Peppercorn.  There is still Mama bear and a few other newbies, all of whom have been spayed and neutered (I think).  I rescued Mama bear’s kittens a few years back.  She is still around.  These shelters consist of a cargo cap – the kind you put on top of a car for transporting stuff – Kristin and her husband Darrin found it on the side of a road and crafted it to make a shelter.  It is not insulated, but has some straw in it that will need to be refreshed this Saturday when Sunday Sheryl rides with me.

9.  Short Street – I feed on a porch across from vacant lot here – there was a kitty that cried a lot a month or two back, but wouldn’t come near – a newbie – so I decided to leave a shelter and bowls here on this porch, on top of going to vacant lot where I have built up my shelters under a tree back there.  Baby Buttons, Buttons son, I’ve caught him sleeping when I cross the lot to leave food here.  Its really gratifying to see them using these shelters when the weather is like this.  I would love to reunite Baby Buttons with his mother, who is mine now.  She is an old girl, still a bit frightful, but sleeps next to me every single night. I had to rescue her a year or so ago from here because she was losing a lot of weight and I thought she was gravely ill.  Turns out she just needed some teeth pulled.  She is a love.  I am sure her baby boy, identical to her, is too.  He has come a long way with me over the years, now not nearly as fearful as he was.  Mr. Whiskers #2 is still  here, along with a pretty calico, and Milly, the black and white who was just a kitten when I first spotted her here.

10.  Central and Fifth.  Trying to build these shelters back up also.  Here we have several kitties, the most recent rescue here was baby Jules.  He was trapped at the same time as his mother, who I had spayed.  She is now very friendly, lets me pet her. There is a black and white kitty, and a grey kitty that has been here for years, along with another tabby or two. 

11.  Third and Central – placed another shelter here this morning. Thank you Elisabeth for leaving in my yard overnight!  It came in very handy for the kitties I feed here, at least three that I see every day. 

12.  Second and Central – the mailbox kitties.  I saw the kittens out again on a morning like today.  Sad.  The mailbox protects a small area underneath so that I was able to leave the bowls of water and food for the three kittens, and some adults.  I still can’t trap the calico, who could be the mother of the kittens.  I went to check on some shelters I hid in some bushes on the vacant lot across the street, and one was soaked.  The lid was somehow either blown off or removed.  I emptied out the wet straw and placed some towels in it until tomorrow morning when I can replace with dry straw.  I will then try to cover this area with plastic sheeting for protection, if this is the only shelter for these several adults and kittens. 

13.  Niagara.  I have not seen the sick little kitty in two mornings now.  I feed at least eight cats here.  Under the tree outside the gates of this low-income apartment complex that borders 1^st street, central and Niagara.  Remember I had trouble with the huge black guy a year ago?  No more.  Glad we sort of ‘made up’ after the police had to get involved.  He just didn’t like me putting food inside the gate.  Who knows what I will have to do now this winter!  These cats live in a crack between two buildings.  One is a Laundromat where I am sure it’s the heat source from here for these cats.  Across from there I have permission to keep my beautiful shelters there from the business owner, who has sold the building.  Fingers crossed the new owner allows me to keep these shelters there.

14.  Onto Second Street behind Paul’s house – rats.  Yes, rats.  Trying to figure out this situation, but in the meantime, I feed a black cat, and a white with black spots.  This is where I rescued my baby Cloe, the FIP kitten who had deep bite wounds when I rescued her.  Thanks to Sue for giving her so much love and attention in her final months on earth.

15.   Pennsylvania and Second – picture here of three kitties I feed daily.  The red kitty has half a tail.  He and the grey kitty have been here for years.  They’ve had their shelters removed and trashed so many times.  They are tough cookies.

16.  FINAL!  Pennsylvania and Fourth – Catarina has been missing for well over a week now.  I am so sad about this. Sweet little muted calico.  I was going to rescue her next.    Big Red #2 still remains here, a beautiful calico, a tabby, another red guy, and now the white with black spotted kitten are here.  I might have to rescue that kitten even though it has one of those plastic flea collars.  He is unneutered, and doesn’t belong outside.  This is a very busy street, and I feel that Catarina life might have ended because of that.  She might have gotten hit.  She was always running into the road when she saw me coming in the Catmobile.  So sad.

OK, any good news?  Its Thursday!  And despite the weather, its going to be a great day!  I hope yours is as well.

“Animals are the bridge between us and the beauty of all that is natural. They show us what’s missing in our lives, and how to love ourselves more completely and unconditionally. They connect us back to who we are, and to the purpose of why we’re here.”

One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for Mankind

Well, not exactly, but we're getting there!  Little by little.

Squirt

Riley

Sydney and Joanie

Kittens above need adoption!  Getting them spayed and neutered very soon!

Moose from Melville, a boy, and Puma from Parsells, a girl, my two TNRs from yesterday morning spent the night on my porch and were released back to their hellhole 'homes' on the streets this morning.  Little Puma was under a year.  At least she won't have any babies, and Moose won't be able to produce them.

The meeting at City Hall yesterday went better than I expected.  They have formally informally agreed to allow me to feed on the vacant lots – and I need to provide a list of those to them.  I agreed to place a sign on each of my locations that states what I am doing, and my contact information.  The meeting was supposed to have involved someone from the Health Department, and when we questioned as the meeting began, they apologized and said they would reschedule the meeting, but they wanted to continue with the meeting to wrap a few things up in the vacant lot regard, as the Director, Bureau of Operations was at the meeting also.
   

She was very nice.  She was a great replacement for her boss, Norman Jones - Commissioner, Department of Environmental Services.  Not that he is bad!  She listened to us, and was able to view the situation with a softer understanding for the plight of these animals.

Another takeaway from this meeting was marketing and advertising.  I mentioned to the Director of Animal Services that I saw an ad for dogs recently on television, and it would be nice to see something like that for cats.  Something that would click with people.  Maybe show a clipped ear and why they have it.  Explain why its important to co-exist with this overpopulation of homeless, throw away cats, give a suggestion on how an individual can help, give information as to where a homeowner could call if they wanted to help out an animal, such as a pregnant cat, or kittens.  The Director mentioned that he had a small budget and that the dog ad used up most of it, to which I looked at the Communications Director and asked why and how can he beef up the budget for this.  He answered with a bunch of reasons but did suggest certain marketing materials, like adding fliers inside of water bills, RG&E bills, etc.  They could do something like that.  We also suggested having fliers to place on people’s doors in the community explaining what we are doing, the need for what we are doing, to try to make this situation a little better for them, and the cats.

I don’t think I am explaining the conversation very well - I am a little off today - but that’s kind of the outline of the meeting.   I was also offered some free spay/neuter services by the Rochester Animal Services so I will need to call them and find out how I can get these vouchers.  The outline I brought to them had that suggestion, that this should be an ongoing offer to help me.  If I had more money and slots to spay/neuter, I would do more than two a week.  We need more action out there, and I can’t do it alone.  Would LOVE some help!

All in all, it was a good day, and I was able to get up this morning, go out to the hundred cats or so that I feed, and know that some of them would be safe where they are.  Now I need to work on the other half that are not safe.  The ones I feed on vacant house porches. 

UPDATE:  Saturday Sheryl just sent me the following:  Interesting.

State of New York Department of Agriculture and Markets
Albany, NY 12235 

ARTICLE 26 

of the Agriculture and Markets Law relating to CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

§ 377-a. Spaying and neutering of dogs and cats. 1. The legislature finds that the uncontrolled breeding of dogs and cats in the state results in an overabundance of puppies and kittens. More puppies and kittens are produced than responsible homes for them can be provided. This leads to many of such animals becoming stray and suffering privation and death, being impounded and destroyed at great expense to the community and constituting a public nuisance and health hazard.

It is therefore declared to be the public policy of New York state that every feasible humane means of reducing the production of unwanted puppies and kittens be encouraged. 

So what does this mean???

Have a good day.

It is lack of love for ourselves that inhibits our compassion toward others. If we make friends with ourselves, then there is no obstacle to opening our hearts and minds to others.”

One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for Mankind

Well, not exactly, but we're getting there!  Little by little.

Squirt

Riley

Sydney and Joanie

Kittens above need adoption!  Getting them spayed and neutered very soon!

Moose from Melville, a boy, and Puma from Parsells, a girl, my two TNRs from yesterday morning spent the night on my porch and were released back to their hellhole 'homes' on the streets this morning.  Little Puma was under a year.  At least she won't have any babies, and Moose won't be able to produce them.

The meeting at City Hall yesterday went better than I expected.  They have formally informally agreed to allow me to feed on the vacant lots – and I need to provide a list of those to them.  I agreed to place a sign on each of my locations that states what I am doing, and my contact information.  The meeting was supposed to have involved someone from the Health Department, and when we questioned as the meeting began, they apologized and said they would reschedule the meeting, but they wanted to continue with the meeting to wrap a few things up in the vacant lot regard, as the Director, Bureau of Operations was at the meeting also.
   

She was very nice.  She was a great replacement for her boss, Norman Jones - Commissioner, Department of Environmental Services.  Not that he is bad!  She listened to us, and was able to view the situation with a softer understanding for the plight of these animals.

Another takeaway from this meeting was marketing and advertising.  I mentioned to the Director of Animal Services that I saw an ad for dogs recently on television, and it would be nice to see something like that for cats.  Something that would click with people.  Maybe show a clipped ear and why they have it.  Explain why its important to co-exist with this overpopulation of homeless, throw away cats, give a suggestion on how an individual can help, give information as to where a homeowner could call if they wanted to help out an animal, such as a pregnant cat, or kittens.  The Director mentioned that he had a small budget and that the dog ad used up most of it, to which I looked at the Communications Director and asked why and how can he beef up the budget for this.  He answered with a bunch of reasons but did suggest certain marketing materials, like adding fliers inside of water bills, RG&E bills, etc.  They could do something like that.  We also suggested having fliers to place on people’s doors in the community explaining what we are doing, the need for what we are doing, to try to make this situation a little better for them, and the cats.

I don’t think I am explaining the conversation very well - I am a little off today - but that’s kind of the outline of the meeting.   I was also offered some free spay/neuter services by the Rochester Animal Services so I will need to call them and find out how I can get these vouchers.  The outline I brought to them had that suggestion, that this should be an ongoing offer to help me.  If I had more money and slots to spay/neuter, I would do more than two a week.  We need more action out there, and I can’t do it alone.  Would LOVE some help!

All in all, it was a good day, and I was able to get up this morning, go out to the hundred cats or so that I feed, and know that some of them would be safe where they are.  Now I need to work on the other half that are not safe.  The ones I feed on vacant house porches. 

UPDATE:  Saturday Sheryl just sent me the following:  Interesting.

State of New York Department of Agriculture and Markets
Albany, NY 12235 

ARTICLE 26 

of the Agriculture and Markets Law relating to CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

§ 377-a. Spaying and neutering of dogs and cats. 1. The legislature finds that the uncontrolled breeding of dogs and cats in the state results in an overabundance of puppies and kittens. More puppies and kittens are produced than responsible homes for them can be provided. This leads to many of such animals becoming stray and suffering privation and death, being impounded and destroyed at great expense to the community and constituting a public nuisance and health hazard.

It is therefore declared to be the public policy of New York state that every feasible humane means of reducing the production of unwanted puppies and kittens be encouraged. 

So what does this mean???

Have a good day.

It is lack of love for ourselves that inhibits our compassion toward others. If we make friends with ourselves, then there is no obstacle to opening our hearts and minds to others.”

TNR Tuesday

Regarding the gate for sale on yesterday's post - yes, kitten proof - obviously not for kittens right out of the womb!  But yes slats are tight.  Have used it for many.  ESPECIALLY for kittens so that they can get used to the bigger guys on the other side.    I cannot tell you how invaluable its been to have a gate like this.  Not only do you not feel as guilty when you leave them, but they can hear, see and smell all that is happening outside of the gate.  Its the guilt that gets me.  And the under stimulation (is that a word?) that the cat/kittens are getting with the door shut. 

Today is TNR Tuesday, and I got two.  I set a trap on Melville, where there are just so many kitties, and then set one two spots up on Parsells.  Went about to do the other four on the front nine, went back to check on both traps, and BOOM BAM BLAM!  Got two sweeties - well, I don't think they are sweeties at this point - feral is what they are, but sweeties nevertheless I guess!  Sweet little black one on Parsells, and white and grey tab on Melville.  I suspect they might both be males.  These two guys will set me back another $120.  Please consider sponsoring a spay today.  The clinic will take a donation under my name at 585.288.0600.  Thanking you in advance.  PS, please let me know you did, they are not good about that!

MOOSE from Melville

PUMA from Parsells

I want to tell you a little about my spots today.   The places I drive to each and every day of my life at 4 am. in the morning.  I am going through 40 pounds of dry food a day, and at least 50 cans of cat food (that of which most has been emptied out the day before into large yogurt containers).  I have shelters set up at most locations, but not all.  And some spots - there are 15 cats at one location - don't have enough shelter for all the cats.  And winter is just around the corner.

I cannot disclose locations anymore for fear of shelters being removed and destroyed.

1. At this location, where there is a neighbor on one side that destroyed my shelters and told me to stay away, that I was drawing more cats there, and raccoons, there are about four or five kitties, mostly lurking in the shadows until I leave.  One is a pure grey, sweet little thing.  I have rescued…… 8-10 cats here in the past two years.  It all began when the man that used to rent here moved and left, from what I hear, his four cats to fend for themselves.  The house has been vacant since.  I have also TNR’d at least 8 cats here on top of those numbers.  There is an older kitten I am trying to trap here also.

2. This next spot is pretty new, behind a dumpster behind a store on Parsells.  There is a big red cat, and a black and white kitty that are now dependent on this location, for the food, water, and newly tucked in shelter I created for them.  Wish I hadn’t seen them early in the springtime – did I really need another location to feed at?  Uggh.

3. Just around the bend, on Parsells, is a porch of a vacant house that belonged to the grandmother of the family next door. They don’t mind, I have several shelters with a tarp over, and there are many kitties that feed here.  I could trap on a weekly basis and get someone new.

4. Just down from there, same street, is where there are 15 displaced cats.  I used to feed and shelter across the street for many many years until the gay couple moved out and the property managers trashed all my stuff. Now, I don’t know what to do.  There is a vacant lot down the street, and across, but I don’t know if I entice them to move that far – and what would the neighbors say about that?  Right now, the neighbor to the right does not like me feeding there, the cats are spaying in her garden and her son and I nearly had that fistfight a few months back.  All quiet on the home front so far, but the four measly shelters on this porch will not protect all these cats.  This is where there is still an unspayed/neutered kitten.  And several other unspayed/unneutered kitties.  I could set a trap here too and get a cat, and it is so hard to choose each week where to set a trap.

SIDE NOTE:  IF I had more spots available for spay/neuter, and IF I had more money, I would be able to trap more, but with just myself trying to do this large location of the city, its very difficult.  I could really use the help, both physically, and financially, and obviously, I need more availability from clinics/RAS.

5. Onto the next location, still on the Front Nine, where behind this vacant lot is a larger shelter – here there are at least 10 cats that I can count.  Most have been spayed/neutered.  Although I have seen some younger kitties that I know need to be fixed.  I need to set a trap here too.  This is next door to the man that has allowed me to do this – even though I don’t think he owns the vacant lot.  He has a cat named Max, and the man’s name is Jeff.  I need to remain on his good side.

6. The last stop on the Front Nine is where there are about 8-10 cats.  This is where I rescued Barack, I think was the last one.  Or was it Baxter?  This is where I had to re-release Bugsy recently, thinking I could tame him and get him adopted.  He went crazy in my bathroom, so had to put him back.  I am waiting for a school teacher to contact me about delivering some nice wooden huts he and his students made for me in shop class.  This is property owned by a church and they have allowed me to keep shelters here.  The neighbor to the right, and the neighbor across the street like what I am doing.  There is a new family moved in behind since July, and they made it clear to me a few weeks ago that they don’t like cats and wish I would not feed there.  Right.

7. Now we cross over Webster Avenue and I feed at a vacant house around there.  I’ve not seen Crazy Maryleigh in close to a year now?  Remember all that?  CRAZY.  Its been nice, but also there are some beautiful, pitiful cats that wait for me each morning.  Beautiful.   I fixed a few recently that now allow me to get close, but there are always new ones lurking.  I have rescued many here, most notably the cat with the bone stuck in the roof of his mouth, who is doing quite well in a wonderful home in the country. 

At all of the above locations, I have rescued hundreds of cats and found them homes over the years.  Many, the ones I had to return to the streets, I’ve never seen again.  Joy and heartbreak – it goes hand in hand in this mission I am on to save all of them, one at a time.

I’ve run out of time. I promise to finish up the Back Nine tomorrow!  Wish me luck today at City Hall!

Have a great day!  (the following quote is very true.)